Authorities are monitoring a march on Wale Street in the CBD outside the provincial legislature today, as the countrywide anti-illegal immigration protests and shutdown commence.
Reports indicate that two civil groups have merged along Wale Street near the Western Cape Provincial Parliament and are now protesting together.
No incidents have been reported as linked to this gathering.
Two other marches are currently taking place in Kraaifontein, along Botfontein Road, and in Wallacedene – services are on scene.
At the time this article was published, the City's Disaster Coordinating Committee said it had no record of any other major incidents that were confirmed to be linked to today’s shutdown threat.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis earlier said that Metro Police and Law Enforcement officers had been deployed across Cape Town to ensure public safety and respond to any potential disruptions.
"We are visible, we are prepared for any disturbances, and we will not tolerate any disturbances around the city," he said.
Separately, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said the City's Disaster Coordinating Team had received no reports of incidents linked to the shutdown by 7:30am.
Smith stated that they are aware of reports that some businesses employing foreign nationals have allegedly been threatened.
He urged business owners and anyone subjected to intimidation to report these incidents to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for investigation.
This morning, Hill-Lewis said he had travelled on a MyCiTi bus from Parklands, describing the service as relatively full and operating normally despite being slightly quieter than usual.
He encouraged residents to continue with their daily routines, saying the City would do everything possible to maintain law and order and minimise any disruption.
"The message to Capetonians is let's try to make this as normal a day as possible," he said. "We will do everything possible to make sure that we keep Cape Town working and that there is no disturbance to law and order."
The City has also reminded residents to report any emergencies or concerns to its Public Emergency Communications Centre on 021 480 7700.
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